Day Guide for Friday February 20th 2026

This is our day guide for Friday February 20th 2026 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?

Observances on February 20th 2026

National Cherry Pie Day

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National Love Your Pet Day

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National Muffin Day

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World Day of Social Justice

Join the movement on World Day of Social Justice to champion equity, fight against discrimination, and foster inclusive global communities.

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General Information for February 20th 2026

There are 4 observances on this day.
249 days to go.
Day 51 of 2026
314 days left in 2026
Week 08 of the year

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On this Day in History

1962 - Astronaut, politician and pilot John Glenn becomes the first American in space when he pilots the Mercury capsule, better known as Friendship 7, around the Earth three times.
1935 - Caroline Mikkelsen becomes the first woman to set foot in Antarctica.
1927 - Roy Cohn, the brutal lawyer who put the Rosenbergs in the electric chair, is born on this day. His life was just one of the world-shaping events elements mentioned in Billy Joel's song We Didn't Start the Fire.
1472 - James III of Scotland annexed Orkney and Shetland from Denmark–Norway.